Sea Import Operations Clerk

Red Recruit; Basildon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Sea Import Operations Clerk to join a busy freight forwarding team in Basildon. This full-time, permanent position involves managing import shipments, coordinating deliveries, and preparing customs paperwork, all within a supportive team environment. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of import freight forwarding experience and strong IT skills. Benefits include up to 25 days holiday and structured working hours.

Benefits

22–25 days holiday plus UK bank holidays

Structured working hours

Hands-on learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in import freight forwarding is required.
• Strong IT skills in Excel and Word.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Manage import shipments and documentation.
• Coordinate deliveries and track vessel arrivals.
• Prepare import customs paperwork.
• Support internal teams and customer service.

Skills

Import freight forwarding experience

Strong IT skills (Excel & Word)

Organised, detail-focused

Good communication skills

Job description

Job description

Sea Import Operations Clerk

Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum (DOE)

Location: Basildon

Start: ASAP

Join a busy freight forwarding team in Basildon as a Sea Import Operations Clerk. You’ll handle import shipments, customs paperwork and delivery operations, gaining broad exposure across the business in a professional and collaborative environment.

What you’ll do:

• Manage import shipments and documentation
• Coordinate deliveries and track vessel arrivals
• Prepare import customs paperwork
• Support internal teams and customer service
• Assist with administrative tasks and liaise with clients and internal teams as required.

What you need:

• 2+ years’ import freight forwarding experience
• Strong IT skills (Excel & Word)
• Organised, detail-focused and reliable
• Good communication and teamworking skills

Why you’ll love this role:

• Full-time, permanent position within a stable and growing business
• Broad exposure to import operations, customs and haulage
• Supportive team environment with hands-on learning opportunities
• 22–25 days holiday plus UK bank holidays
• Structured working hours with a rotating shift pattern (08:00–16:30 / 09:00–17:30)

How to apply:

If you have relevant experience, please get in touch today. You can also refer someone suitable.

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T: 01376 503567 | 0203 906 6020

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Keywords / alternative titles:
Import Operations Clerk, Sea Freight Clerk, Import Coordinator, Import Administrator, Import Executive, Freight Forwarding Clerk, Shipping Clerk, Ocean Freight Operations, Customs & Import Specialist, Logistics Operations Clerk